WATER PLANT OPERATOR

Full Job Description

You will serve as a WATER PLANT OPERATOR in the NUCLEAR OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: Operate systems such as Waste Separation, Water Solidification, and Decontamination system processes in radiological repair facilities.

Inspect and maintain the Mixed Waste Accumulation Areas throughout the facility. Follow rules and regulations to ensure proper disposal and transportation of waste on public transport systems.

Read, classify, and utilize the FSSR (Facilities Systems Status Reports). Operate forklift to move materials weighing several hundred pounds.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5400 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will perform the duties of a Hazardous Waste Accumulation Area Worker.
• You will maintain an accountability and storage system to ensure Radioactive Material (RAM) is properly packaged and handled during transfer/storage and is not lost or misplaced.
• You will escort radioactive materials when moved between radiologically controlled areas, approved storage facilities and worksites.
• You will prepare waste for shipping to an outside contractor for disposal, radiological decontamination of various components and tools, and inspection.
• You will prepare potentially radioactive contaminated vacuum cleaners for reuse in accordance with Nuclear Standard Instructions.